The information of the demise of Ghanaian highlife legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly often called Daddy Lumba, has despatched shockwaves throughout the nation, with social media flooded with tributes celebrating the legacy of the highlife nice.
Daddy Lumba handed away on the age of 61 after a brief sickness, in line with an official assertion launched by the Fosu household on Saturday, 26 July 2025.
A number of celebrities and well-known political figures have since taken to social media to mourn and share fond reminiscences of the legend. Amongst them are widespread rapper Sarkodie and former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, amongst others.
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In a publish on his Instagram story, Sarkodie expressed shock on the information and shared his condolences with the bereaved household. In a short publish, he wrote:
Provided that I had the phrases to specific how I have been feeling since early this morning however I do not … we are going to all return to the maker sooner or later however generally it is onerous to even entertain the thought when it includes folks near your coronary heart RIP DL !!! Thanks for all you’ve got carried out for us … The legacy lives on condolences to the household I pray for energy.
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Former Vice President Dr Bawumia additionally mourned the demise of Daddy Lumba, describing him as a pillar in Ghana’s highlife style. He wrote:
I’ve been knowledgeable of the saddening information of the passing of a real music icon, who’s had an unbelievable profession spanning over three many years. Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly identified by his stage identify Daddy Lumba, has been a pillar in Ghana’s highlife style, via whom many nice abilities have been nurtured and launched.
He added:
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His good compositions and works haven’t solely entertained but additionally impressed and uplifted many people. His passing is certainly an enormous blow, not solely to the music fraternity however to all the nation. Samira and I prolong our heartfelt condolences to his spouse, household, followers, and the entire nation.
Equally, reacting to the information throughout an interview on Daddy Lumba FM, Serwaa Amihere, a well known fan of the long-lasting musician, expressed shock and revealed that she is but to come back to phrases with the heartbreaking information.
Beneath are posts from different well-known figures:
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